Plastic Injection Moulding Machines - CX Series (35tons – 650tons)

KraussMaffei's CX series is a range of all-hydraulic plastic injection moulding machines for clamp forces from 35 to 650 t. CX injection moulding machines are engineered to deliver the sustained high performance and high product quality required in many sectors and applications. The CX is a modular, platform-based range for high flexibility and cost-effective production. Two-platen technology means a compact machine and the four-tiebar clamp stands for highest precision and efficiency. KraussMaffei offers a comprehensive choice of plasticizing units and production options, making it possible to configure CX injection moulding machines for different applications and output levels in thermoplastic, thermoset and polyester injection moulding.

The flexible multi-talented injection moulding machine with a compact design

Core features:

Hydraulic clamping unit

Clamping force range: 350 to 6500 kN

Particularly space-saving

Stable machine bed for very heavy mold weights as well

Platform for a wide variety of processes

Compac:t

due to the two-platen concept with cantilever clamping
unit up to 1,600 kN

with large installation areas for peripheral equipment

Efficient:

thanks to an intelligent energy management system and BluePower efficiency packages

due to the new drive concept and state-of-the-art clamping unit hydraulics

Flexible:

due to the modular design

as high-performance basis for advanced technologies

Plastic Injection Moulding Machines - GX Series (400 – 900tons)

The new Krauss-Maffei Mid Range from 400 – 900tons. Fast and tailored specifically to your application.

The new dimension in injection molding

Core features:

Hydromechanical two-platen clamping technology

Clamping force range: 4,000 to 9,000 kN

GuideX: High-performance guide shoe

Outstanding shot weight consistency

Multiple applications

High-performance thanks to:

Very short dry cycle time (2.3 s)

High precision with maximum dynamic performance

Low energy consumption

User-friendly thanks to:

Outstanding accessibility

Fast tooling-up

An intelligent, user-friendly control system

Value proven thanks to:

A robust clamping and injection unit

Low maintenance costs

Easy readjustment

Plastic Injection Moulding Machines - MX Series (850 - 5500 Ton)

Fast, efficient, reliable the giant workhorses of the plastic injection moulding industry from 800ton to 5500ton. KraussMaffei is among the market leaders in engineering large plastic injection moulding machines. The MX series is a systematic onward development of the highly successful MC series. MX plastic injection moulding machines are available in the clamp force range from 800 to 4000 t. MX machines are engineered to deliver sustained performance under demanding conditions. These plastic injection moulding machines are compact, high-performance production systems, capable of delivering fast responses, fast cycles and high productivity. Versatile and modular they offer a wide range of configurations for optimized, application specific solutions. Standard plastic injection moulding machines can be upgraded with minimal effort and adapted to any production conditions. Our product spectrum ranges from compact plastic injection moulding machines with basic automation to highly complex manufacturing cells and planning complete production plants.

Sprue Picker

The servo sprue picker from KraussMaffei features a very compact and stable design. The telescoping stroke makes the SPX10 particularly well suited for use in low shop heights. It forms a unit together with the machine, providing the optimal solution on the market for use in small spaces.

Compact Robot

The compact robots of the LRX series are a reliable pillar for your production.
The progressive design with decentralized control cabinet concept and rigid X axis provides a new form of accessibility. This guarantees flexibility for the simple retrofitting of sensors or extension with new media circuits.
Rack-and-pinion drives provide for fast, high-precision movements in all axes. A central media portal allows for fast gripper changes and supports you in production with frequent product change-overs.

Linear Robot

The linear robots in the LRX/LRX-S series from KraussMaffei distinguish themselves by their wide range of variants. They cover a clamping force range of 350 kN to 54,000 kN, and can be used universally for all types of injectionmolding machines – irrespective of brand or manufacturer.
For linear robots from KraussMaffei, there is an online programming wizard, called "WizardX", which is used in conjunction with the MC6 control unit. It makes programming the robots enchantingly simple.

Industrial Robot

IR stands for industrial robot. They implement complex demolding processes with a wide variety of grippers and freely programmable sequences of movements for wide swiveling ranges. Six axes enable enormous flexibility, even in spots where linear robots cannot be ideally used.
Industrial robots are designed for extreme ambient conditions and continuous operation – for example, when welding body components.

In addition to KraussMaffei we list here our partners
who’s expertise is critical in the achievement of truly first class solutions
for our customers:

Technologies:

Injection Moulding Technology, with its CX, EX and MX machine
ranges, is KraussMaffei’s largest business division. KraussMaffei offers
machinery for all standard injection moulding processes and for almost all
process variants and new techniques. We have selectively expanded our automation
expertise in recent years.

Injection Moulding Compounder IMC: Krauss-Maffei’s
IMC is a system which replaces the injection unit in an IMM with a twin screw
compounder. This process opens new doors to processors allowing own recipe
formulation to suit exactly the properties required in the parts. These systems
sell themselves on the material cost reduction.parts required.

Mucell: A process where physical foaming
using carbon dioxide or nitrogen as blowing agents in moulded parts ensures
lighter, more rigid parts without sink marks.

Multinject: Multi-component moulding using
more than one material in the injection moulded part to give structural, functional
or decorative advantages. Examples are automotive tail lights,

KraussMaffei have built machines with the capability to inject up to 7 different
materials on one part.

Silicoset: The process is used to mould
liquid silicone rubber (LSR) which comprises two liquid components.

Skinform: A new process from Krauss-Maffeiwhich
combines thermoplastic injection moulding and polyurethane reaction injection
moulding to achieve high quality tactile finish. Mainly used for automotive
interior.

Twinform: The use of a rotating center platen
and injection from two sides to achieve multi-component parts, commonly used
in automotive interior trim and packaging industry. Advantages are lower clamping
tonnages.

Solutions:

Krauss-Maffei is a supplier of complete solutions to meet todays demanding environment:
Please have a look at some examples:

As you like it

Just-in-sequence (JIS) production system for automotive
bumpers, which are optimally adapted to requirements at the customers different
locations.
Futureproof automation solutions
Robot-based automation solutions for two machines, with the proviso that the
robots could be used flexibly with any brand of machine. Optimization on the
production line
Requirements for a structural component are influenced by a number of factors:
crash behaviour, weight reduction, functional integration and design optimization.
Ideally, to satisfy all these requirements using just one technology.

Pharmaceutical industry

Automation for the future
Install and commission a new work cell for production and quality control of
ampoules for drug delivery.
A glassfree alternative
To produce plastic vials and stoppers to the exacting quality specifications,
so that the products deliver the target advantages in handling and filling compared
with glass vials.

White goods/Insulation

Problem-solving to system solutions
Design, engineering and commissioning of a complete production system for refrigerator
cabinets and doors.

Packaging industry

Production in top gear
To develop and manufacture easy-open, easy-pour closures for post-mould assembly
and fitting to beverage cartons.

Construction industry

State of the art
To take up the challenge of meeting the soaring demand for PVC plastic lumber
(Azek) the company has rapidly expanded its market leadership by widening its
product range and boosting output.

Household

Spin-platen mould reduces costs
The body of a new steam iron consists of a transparent water tank, a through-coloured
body and a handle with a softtouch zone.

About Us

Founded in 1989, approached by Krauss-Maffei in 1996 to
re-establish the brand in the Southern African market, P&CT has developed
a strong support team aimed at working with our customers to achieve truly
competitive world class manufacturing operations capable of meeting the customers
requirements.